Amany Tawfik
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
The Graduate School
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
Bio
In 1993, I earned a medical degree from Egypt. I completed a Master degree in Internal Medicine. Through practicing medicine, I conducted clinical research and trained medical students and residents.
Education
Awards & Honors
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Vision discovery institute (VDI) Pilot project grant
Augusta University , 2017
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AHA GSA Winter 2016 Scientist Development Grant
American Heart association , 2016
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My Oral presentation highlighted as hot topic in ARVO 2016 Annual Meeting Emerging Trends and Hot Topics
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology: ARVO, 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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DANA 5004
Systemic Anatomy
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OBMP 5001
Bioclinical Seminar I
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DANA 5003
Neuroscience
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OBMP 5003
Special Topics in Oral Biology
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DANA 5002
Applied Head and Neck Anatomy
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OBMP 5002
Bioclinical Seminar II
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DBIO 5002
Molecular Bio Craniofacial Dev
Teaching Interests
I have contributed to didactic and lab teaching in various anatomy courses. In addition I have directed 2 journal club courses, contributed to teaching in DBIO5002 and the Bioclinical Seminar.
I also supervise a doctoral student and postdoctoral Fellow.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Iron Overload Accelerates the Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy in Association with Increased Retinal Renin Expression., 2018
Cited Research
- Iron Overload Accelerates the Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy in Association with Increased Retinal Renin Expression., 2018
Cited Research
- Epigenetic Modifications in Hyperhomocysteinemia; Potential Role in Diabetic Retinopathy and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. , 2018
Cited Research
- Protective effects of agonists of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) in early experimental diabetic retinopathy., 2017
Cited Research
- Hyperhomocysteinemia disrupts retinal pigment epithelial structure and function with features of age-related macular degeneration., 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My research is focusing on studying the impact of metabolic disorders on retinal vasculature. In particular the increased levels of amino acid homocysteine and its role in inducing Blood retinal barrier dysfunction. Elucidating mechanisms of homocysteine mediated changes in Blood retinal barrier could lead to the development of treatments for retinal microvascular dysfunction in diseases associated with increased level of homocysteine, such as diabetic retinopathy and age related macular degeneration.
College Service
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Admission Committee
2017 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2015 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
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STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
2015 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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American Heart Association
2017 - 2018
Role: Member
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The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology - ARVO
2017 - 2018
Role: Member
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Disease Markers
2018 - 2018
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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special topic in retinopathy and nephropathy for the Journal of Diabetes Research.
2017 - 2017
Role: Editor
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Oncotarget
2017 - 2017
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
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Food pantry of Islamic Society of Augusta (ISA)
2017 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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American Heart Association (AHA)
2018 - 2018
Role: Member
